Montigo E38-PV Installation and operating instructions

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What To Do If You Smell Gas:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Warning:
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injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Introduction
About the E38-PV Power Vented Fireplaces:
The E38-PV is rated for Natural Gas at 22,000 BTU H (6.45 Kilo-
watts) Input or Propane at 22,000 BTU H (6.45 Kilowatts) Input.
Montigo's Power Vent system is ideal for extremely long or difficult
venting runs, which are beyond the capability of a direct vent model.
Warranty and Installation Information:
The Montigo warranty will be voided by, and Montigo disclaims any
responsibility for, the following actions:
nModification of the fireplace and or components including vent
assembly or glass doors.
nUse of any component part not manufactured or approved by
Montigo in combination with this Montigo fireplace system.
nInstallation other than as instructed in this manual.
Consult your local Gas Inspection Branch on installation requirements
for factory-built gas fireplaces. Installation & repairs should be done
by a qualified contractor.
Installations in anada must conform to the current AN/ GA B-
149.1 and .2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations. This
appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with SA
22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA must conform to local codes, or in the
absense of local codes to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-
1988. The appliance must be grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
Table Of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................. 2
Installation
Installing the Fireplace Shell ......................................... 3
Installing the Gasline ..................................................... 4
Electrical Supply ........................................................... 4
The Remote Switch....................................................... 4
Vent Terminations ......................................................... 5
Venting ......................................................................... 6
Setting up for Left or Right Exhaust .................. 6
Vent Installation Requirements ......................... 6
Flex Vent Installation ........................................ 7
Available Standard Series Components ........... 7
Removing and Installing the Insert ................................ 8
Removing and Installing the Door ................................. 8
Fan Wiring..................................................................... 9
Installing the Logset ...................................................... 9
Finishing around the fireplace
Facing............................................................. 10
Mantels and Surrounds................................... 10
Operation ............................................................................... 11
Maintenance ................................................................... 12 - 13
Warranty ................................................................................. 14
Appendix
A. Accessories ............................................................ 15
B. Termination Locations ............................................ 16
CAUTIONSCAUTIONS
CAUTIONSCAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
Due to its high operating temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of traffic & away from furniture and
draperies.
nChildren and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of the high surface temperature, which could cause
burns or clothing ignition.
nYoung children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
nClothing or other flammable materials should not be
placed on or near the appliance.

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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Installing The Fireplace Shell
The fireplace may be installed in any location that is free of air
conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as
efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting the
fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere with
room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for vent installation. Refer to page 4 - Vent Installation for
more information.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
Installation
When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace, the the minimum
clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is 1". (0" clearance
may be maintained around the vent pipes.)
Figure 3. Corner framing dimensions.
Figure 2. Framing dimensions.
Framing
Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions.
Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the
fireplace opening, must not project beyond the shaded area shown in
Figure 19b.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.
Top View
Front View Side View
learances
The E38-PV clearances to combustible materials are:
Top* 1"
Back 0"
Side 1 ½"
Floor 0"
Mantle** 8"
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to
a combustible ceiling within the fireplace
enclosure.
** Refer to page 10.
* When sheetrock is
not used behind the
fireplace, framing
depth may be
reduced to 14 3 4"
37 3/4
15 1/2*
48 40 1/2
Install this header
for drywall backing
after the appliance
is installed
14 3/
4
38
33
14 3/4
34 3/4
47 5/8
Ø7
Ø4
43 7/8
24 1/8
0" clearance
to corners only
Figure 4. Framing for shelves over the fireplace.
Header
Shelf
6" Min.
1" Min.
33 1/2
14 1/2
WARNING:
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.

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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Installing The Gas Line
The gas line must be installed before finishing the E38-PV Fireplace.
Natural Gas requires a minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 5.5"
W.C. & a manifold pressure of 3.5" W.C. Propane Gas requires a
minimum inlet gas supply pressure of 11" W.C. & a manifold pressure
of 10" W.C. Provision must also be made for a 1 8" N.P.T. plugged
tapping and be accessible for test gauge connection immediately
upstream of the gas supply controls to the appliance. The fireplace
gas connection and the main operating gas valve is located behind
the removable brass trim at the bottom of the unit and need only be
attached to the gas line with an approved fitting, as required by the
applicable installation codes.
Installation
Note: After gas line is connected, each appliance connection,
valve and valve train must be checked while under
normal operating pressure with either a liquid solution, or
leak detection device, to locate any source of leak. Tighten
any areas where bubbling appears or leak is detected until
bubbling stops completely or leak is no longer detected.
DO NOT use a flame of any kind to test for leaks.
2 1/2
asline access
6 x 2 1/2"
1
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing
of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1 2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Installing The Remote Switch
The E38-PV's gas valve, located behind the lower brass trim, may be
connected to a wall switch or a hand-held remote. The valve operates
on a 24V circuit. DO NOT connect the gas valve to an external
circuit.
Installation Of Electrical Supply
You must supply 120V (240W) unswitched electrical supply to the
Control Box mounted in the control compartment behind the trims at
the bottom of the appliance. (See Figure 9)
Installations in anada must be electrically grounded in accordance
with SA 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA must be grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
Figure 5. Gas line access.
Upper Casing of Fireplace
Strain Relief
Wall Switch
Limit Switch
Air Proving Switch
Fuse
L2
L1 Bk
Bl
Bl
Bk
Bk
Bk
Bk
TDR
TDR Coil
R
R
R
W
W
W
W
W
Transformer
Strain Relief
115V 24V
as Control Connector
Motor
BX Conduit
Main Junction Box
Receptical
To 115V AC Supply
Legend
Denotes Line Voltage
Denotes Low Voltage
Denotes Wire Connector
Figure 6. Wiring schematic for the Po er Vent System.
Bk
R
W
Honeywell (Q3450)
Pilot Assembly
Pilot Electrical
Harness Connector
Honeywell as
Control (SV9501M)
as Control
Connector
Figure 7. Gas control valve, pilot assembly and electrical
connections .

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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
Part No. XM0500
Installation
Installing Terminations with MSR Frames
12
12
1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12".
2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4 screws.
1. Frame the termination opening to 11" x 11".
2. Fasten the termination to the studs using a minimum of 4
screws.
Installing Terminations with MOSR Frames
1212
12
1. Frame the termination opening to 12" x 12".
2. Fasten the MOSR frame to the interior side of the studs using a
minimum of 4 screws.
3. Insert the termination into the MOSR frame as shown here, and
attach by screwing through the four pilot holes in the termination.
MSR
MTO-3
MTO-3
MTO-3F
Installing Terminations with Built-In Frames
MOSR
Vent Terminations
Selecting A Termination Location
Before installing the termination or venting, check to ensure the
planned termination location is acceptable. For a detailed illustration
of allowed termination locations, see Appendix B.
11
11
Installing Power Vent 'Reverse' Terminations
When terminating a vent run below a soffit or an overhang, use the
Drop Termination to increase the clearance between the termination
and the finish materials.
1. Frame the termination
opening to 8 1 2" wide.
2. Fasten the termination
to the interior side of
the studs using a
minimum of 4 screws.
Important: 12" minimum
clearance is required
between the outlet of the
terminal and finish materials
on thesoffit or overhang.
8 1/2
12" min.
Soffit or
overhang
PVDTK-47
Cautions:Cautions:
Cautions:Cautions:
Cautions:
nDo not obstruct, or attempt to conceal, the vent termination.
These actions will affect the operation of the fireplace, and may
be hazardous.
nIn heavy snow areas, take extra care to prevent snow buildup
from obstructing the vent termination.

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Installation
Right or Left VRight or Left V
Right or Left VRight or Left V
Right or Left Vent Exhaustent Exhaust
ent Exhaustent Exhaust
ent Exhaust
The fireplace may ventout the right or left hand side. To convert:
1. Lift off upper housing cover.
2. Disconnect flexible vent from the venter motor.
3. Remove the four(4) machine screws that hold the venter motor
secure and rotate the motor 180° . Replace & tighten the four(4)
machine screws to secure the motor in place.
4. Remove the four(4) sheet metal screws that hold the fan plate
secure. Remove the four(4) sheet metal screws that hold the vent
exhaust plate secure. Reverse the two plates and re-install all
screws. Ensure that the screws are tightened properly.
5. Re-connect the flexible vent, ensure that a goodconnection is
made.
6. Replace upper housing cover.
Upper housing cover
Flexible vent
Vent exhaust plate
4 x Machine screws
Venter motor
Figure 8. Right hand exhaust.
Figure 9. Left hand exhaust
Venter Motor 4 x Machine screws
Flexible vent
Upper housing cover
Vent Installation
Installation Requirements
nE38-PV fireplaces are certified for use with Montigo Power Vent
components and Standard Series (4" 7") venting components
n0" clearance to combustibles for vent pipes
nUse only certified Montigo vent components. (Use of other parts
will void the Montigo warranty, and may impede the operation of
the fireplace.)
nAll joints must be secured with a minimum of two screws per joint
and sealed with high temp silicone
nThe exhaust portion of avent termination must not be recessed in
walls or siding
nHorizontal runs with solid pipe must be supported by a minimum
of two supports per horizontal run. A minimum of one screw on
each side of support is also required
nFlex vent sections may be stretched up to twice their compressed
length (i.e. a 6' section may be stretched to 12')
Figure 10. Typical vent configurations.
7 1/2
7 1/2
Max. Vent length: 60 feet
Min. Vent length: 3 feet
7" flex vent requires
min. opening of 7 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Left or right exhaust
0" Clearance
to combustibles
for venting
Std. MTO
termination
Power vent drop
termination

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Installation
Installing Flex VInstalling Flex V
Installing Flex VInstalling Flex V
Installing Flex Ventingenting
entingenting
enting
1. IMPORTANT: All joints must be siliconed ith an approved high
temp silicone except for the termination. Apply silicone to all
joints and allo a 24 hour curing time before operating the
appliance.
2. Measure the distance between the termination and the fireplace to
determine the amount of flexible vent you will require.
3. Flexible vent sections are available in 12 foot (6' compressed)
lengths. Install the flexible vent from the fireplace to the
terimination. Flexible vent can be attached to one another using
vent connectors and may be cut to desired length. Please note:
there should be one joint for every 12 feet of pipe.
4. Spring spacers should be installed every three(3) feet. Slide the
spring spacers over the 4" inner flexible vent. (See Figure 11).
5. Support the flexible vent with plumber's strap (supplied by
installer). On horizontal runs, support the vent every three(3) feet
to prevent the vent from sagging.
6. Maximum 60 feet of vent allowed with 4 x 90° bends.
7. The flexible vent is tested for 0" clearance to combustibles.
Allowable number of 90° Bends per vent length:
Length # of 90 Bends
60 feet 4 x 90°
45 feet 4 x 90°
30 feet 5 x 90°
25 feet 5 x 90°
20 feet 6 x 90°
Example: 25 feet of flexible vent length would allow
the use of five(5) 90 degree elbows.
NOTES: All dimension lengths for vertical or horizontal runs are
measured from center of the vent pipe.
All vent components must be sealed with high temp.
silicone.
Installation Of Standard Series Direct Vent
omponents
The following venting components are available for the E38-PV:
A - Termination MTO-3 (3" length)
MTO-3F (3" length)
PVDTK-47
B - Stucco Kits MSR (stucco frame)
MOSR (stucco can)
BSR (brick can)
C - Solid section & elbow MIHR-6 (72" length)
MIHR-10 (120" length)
D - Flex sections MFL-1 (12" section)
MFL-18 (18" section)
MFL-2 (24" section)
MFL-3 (36" section)
MFL-4 (48" section)
E - Solid sections EXT-18 (18" f/f section)
MEXT-1 (12" m/f section)
MEXT-2 (24" m/f section)
MEXT-3 (36" m/f section)
MEXT-4 (48" m/f section)
MEXT-6 (72" m/f section)
F - Elbows MEL-90M (m/m 90° elbow)
MEL-90F (f/f 90° elbow)
MEL-90FM (f/m 90° elbow)
EEL-45 (f/m 45° elbow)
4" Inner flexible vent
7" Outer flexible vent
Spring spacer every
three(3) feet
Figure 11. Spring spacers

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E38-PV Gas Fireplace
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Installation
Removing and Installing
the Door
Removing the door surround:
The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top, and
one magnet on each side. To remove the surround, pull the bottom
outwards and lift upwards until the slots "A" are clear of tabs "B" in
the door. You may need to use a flat screwdriver to pull the door
surround outwards. (See figure 13a).
Removing the door:
To install remove the glass door simply attach remove the five (5)
machine screws, align tabs at the bottom of the door with the slots in
the bottom door rail (See figure 13b). Ensure that a good seal is
maintained when installing the door.
Figure 13a. Removing or installing the door surround.
lass door
and frame
Door surround
Tab 'B'
Slot 'A'
Magnet
Pull bottom of door
surround outwards
and upwards.
lass door
& frame
Figure 13b. Removing or installing the glass door.
Removing and Installing
the Insert
You may remove the insert to protect it from theft and damage
during construction.
1. Remove the two machine screws (1 left & 1 right) at the top of the
insert that attach the insert to the shell. See Figure12, Inset 1.
2. Remove the 4 machine screws that hold the venting plate to the
insert.
3. Remove the insert by tipping the top of the insert outward and
lifting the tabs past the slots in the bottom of the shell. See Inset
2.
Store the screws and clamps in a safe place to ensure that they are
not lost.
To re-install the insert simply reverse the steps above.
Figure 12. E38-PV insert.
TabTab
TabTab
Tab
INSET 2INSET 2
INSET 2INSET 2
INSET 2 FrontFront
FrontFront
Front
SlotSlot
SlotSlot
Slot
INSET 1INSET 1
INSET 1INSET 1
INSET 1
MountingMounting
MountingMounting
Mounting
BracketBracket
BracketBracket
Bracket
Venting Plate

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Installation
Installing the Log Set
Installing the Logs:
The E38-PV is supplied with five (5) fibre logs. Logs 'A' and 'B' are
factory installed on the mounting slots. They should be positioned as
shown in figure 15a. Place logs "C","D" and "E" onto the mating
positions as shown below in figure 15b.
Figure 15b. Completed log installation. Logs 'D' and 'E' are placed in
their mating positions, and embers are in place.
Placing the Embers:
The E38-PV is supplied with a small bag of embers. Place the ember
material along the middle of the burner between the flame shaper and
log 'A'. Do not let the ember material fall behind the burner tube.
Embers
Log 'D' Log 'E'
Flame Shaper
Figure 15a. Log 'C' is positioned in its mating position ith the'y'
to ard the back of the fireplace. Logs 'A' and 'B' sho n in
factory-installed positions.
Log 'A'
Log 'C' Log 'B'
NOTES:
nIf logs are not placed properly, excessive sooting will result.
nThe surface of the logs will crack due to the heat from the
flames. This is a normal occurance.
Figure 14a. Wiring for optional air circulating fan kit.
L1-WH
L2-BLK
Quick Connect
plug to motor
NOTE: If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance is replaced, it
must be replaced with the same type, or its equivalent.
Figure 14b. Wiring schematic for optional fan kit.
115/1/60 Supply
L1 L2
Fan Wiring
Wiring for the optional Fan and Blower Kits
All 38 Series fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan or blower
kits for circulating heat into the living space.
Installations in anada which employ the fans must be electrically
grounded in accordance with SA 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code
Part 1 and or Local Codes.
Installations in the USA which employ the fans must be grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987.
For more information see the Fan Kit Installation Guide included
with the fan kit.

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Installation
Finishing Around the Fireplace
Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the
top and on the front of the fireplace provided that they do not project
beyond shaded area shown in Figure 16a. Side wall clearances are
3". Combustible surrounds may be installed with 3" clearance to the
side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 16b.
Fireplace Facing
When selecting the finish material for your fireplace, it is important to
remember the following: BRASS TRIMS MUST NOT BE
OBSTRU TED IN ANY WAY - to do so restricts the air supply for
the control compartments and heat exchanger it also prevents
access for servicing controls.
The face of the fireplace may be painted to match the room decor,
provided you use a heat-resistant paint. Decorative facing must not
extend past the fireplace opening at all, because it will interfere with
the access to retainers for removal of glass door.
Figure 16a. Combustible mantles and facings.
Mantels & Surrounds
NOTE: National Canadian Gas Association mantel test requirements
are for fire hazard prevention to combustible materials.
New technology, to meet consumer and government demands for the
wise use of energy, has prompted us to manufacture many models of
fireplaces which are hot, fuel and energy efficient.
Please be aware; temperatures over the mantel will rise above
normal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to
touch.
We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of
elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product
design, for example: candles, plastic or pictures. This can cause
melting, deformation, discoloration or premature failure of T.V. and
radio components.
Painting:
Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and Decorators
Association, when painting the fireplace surrounds, to select and
apply a quality Alkyd sealer prior to the applying of latex paints. This
is to prevent leaching of water from evaporation and causing a
brownish staining effect to paint over coats.
Sheetrock/
Drywall
Header
3
45°
Figure 16b. Combustible surrounds.
Power Vent
Casing
Combustible Facing
Combustible construction
allowed in shaded area.
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